Description of The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's:
If your summit push often includes climbing, sweating, and unpredictable weather, The North Face Men’s Stretch Diad Jacket will be a super-light, handy addition to your pack. The North Face made this shell with waterproof breathable HyVent fabric and mechanical stretch so you stay dry without feeling stiff and restricted when you start to climb. Mini core vents help prevent swamp-sweat when you heat up and a fully adjustable hood and laminated brim block rain on your descent. Plus, the Diad weighs in at a slight 10.7 ounces.
Love this jacket for spring ski tours!It packs away light you almost forget you have it in your pack!Also works well for road riding and mountain biking or rainy trail runs!Also good for emergencies on rock climbs.
Do not expect it to replace a three ply gore tex jacket in extreme winter conditions!
A very appropriate, spring, light weight jacket. The molten red color is very vivid. One thing of note, the mini core vents, in my opinion, are disappropriately placed - they open right on my rib-cage area. It seems as if this is an extention of the handpockets. This 100% nylon jacket, coated w/HyVent DT is strikingly competitive with gore-tex as far as the waterproofing.
The STRETCH DIAD is an excellent jacket. Summit Series gear definitely reigns superior. Especially functional during the rain and wind. The water beads up & does not penetrate. The hood is very helpful, but is not stoweable. The jacket runs pretty true to size, but hugs the arm-pit area a little more than other TNF jackets I've owned, and the hand-pockets are stationed a touch higher than on others. It is waterproof, packable, durable, comfortable & extremely light weight. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
